Potential Careers in HVAC /R

If you are looking for a skilled trade that lets you work with your hands, our Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC /R) program may provide the perfect opportunity for you.

Office parks, hotel chains and homeowners rely on efficient and reliable climate control and refrigeration, and need the help of experts to install and maintain these systems. Following specialized training and hands-on practice graduates of our HVAC /R program have secured positions such as:

HVAC /R Service Technician
HVAC /R Technicians maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC /R systems. Technicians do preventative maintenance work, such as replacing filters, belts, and other parts of the system that may prevent it from operating efficiently.

Refrigeration Technician
Refrigeration Technicians install, service, and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating systems and a variety of refrigeration equipment. They follow blueprints, design specifications, and manufacturers' instructions to install motors, compressors, condensing units, evaporators, piping, and other components.

Learn more about:

If you are interested in a career in HVAC /R, training from Redstone could be right for you. Click here or call Redstone today at 1-877-801-1025 for more information about the HVAC /R program.


 

"Employment of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to increase 28 percent during the 2008-18 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations...Job prospects for heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers are expected to be excellent, particularly for those who have completed training from an accredited technical school...Many contractors have reported problems finding enough workers to meet the demand for service and installation of HVAC /R systems."

Bureau of Labor Statistics
December 17, 2009